Onelio Castro v. The State of Florida

Summary

The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida held that the trial court violated due process by revoking Onelio Castro’s probation without entering a written order stating the evidence relied on and reasons for revocation. The court remanded with instructions to enter a written order and expressed no opinion on the other issues raised.

Holdings

1. A trial court must reduce its oral pronouncement of probation violations and revocation to a written order stating the evidence relied on and the reasons for revocation.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the trial court was required to enter a written order stating the evidence relied on and reasons for revoking Castro's probation.

Disposition

remanded